The silviculture of logged-over forests in Peninsular Malaysia: current practice and future challenges

Chin T. Y., . and Gan B. K., . and Weinland G., . (2002) The silviculture of logged-over forests in Peninsular Malaysia: current practice and future challenges. In: 12th Pan-Malaysian Forestry Conference, 20-26 Nov 1999, Sarawak (Malaysia).

The current status and practice of the silviculture of logged-over natural tropical forests in Peninsular Malaysia is discussed. Within the Selective Management System decisions post-logging tending of residual stand are made based on the findings of a post-felling inventory which is carried out 2 to 5 years after harvesting. The decision-making process for post-felling operations is reviewed and recommendations for an improved silvicultural diagnosis are given. This includes suggestions for a broader approach in addressing the best silvicultural post-logging treatment options. While suggested operations or part of it can principally be implemented immediately there is still a need for field trials on operational scale to test the feasibility of the recommended procedures. Silvicultural operations will only be effective if they are tuned to the stand conditions and management retrictions of the locality. Aspects of best silvicultural practices to mitigate potential negative impacts of forest operations are presented.

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The current status and practice of the silviculture of logged-over natural tropical forests in Peninsular Malaysia is discussed. Within the Selective Management System decisions post-logging tending of residual stand are made based on the findings of a post-felling inventory which is carried out 2 to 5 years after harvesting. The decision-making process for post-felling operations is reviewed and recommendations for an improved silvicultural diagnosis are given. This includes suggestions for a broader approach in addressing the best silvicultural post-logging treatment options. While suggested operations or part of it can principally be implemented immediately there is still a need for field trials on operational scale to test the feasibility of the recommended procedures. Silvicultural operations will only be effective if they are tuned to the stand conditions and management retrictions of the locality. Aspects of best silvicultural practices to mitigate potential negative impacts of forest operations are presented.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SD235 M3S964 vol. 1 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	FOREST MANAGEMENT
AGROVOC Term:	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AGROVOC Term:	FORESTRY
AGROVOC Term:	FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	NATURAL RESOURCES
AGROVOC Term:	SUSTAINABILITY
AGROVOC Term:	SILVICULTURE
AGROVOC Term:	AGROECOSYSTEMS
AGROVOC Term:	Peninsular Malaysia
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7478

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